"States Warn of GOP Efforts to Keep Biden Off Ballot"

Republican secretaries of state in Ohio and Alabama have warned that President Biden might not appear on their ballots in November due to the timing of his expected nomination at the Democratic National Convention. Democrats accuse GOP officials of partisan gamesmanship and note that exceptions have been made for Republicans in the past. The Biden campaign is exploring provisional certification and legislative remedies, while also expressing confidence that Biden will appear on the ballot in both states. The lack of a presidential nominee could have damaging implications for Democratic turnout farther down the ballot, especially in Ohio, which is home to a closely watched Senate race.